Ponikiew Wielki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ponikiew.
The place is now called Ponikiew Wielka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponikiew Wielki | Russian Empire | Makov | 1914 |
| Ponikiew Wielki | Poland | Maków | 1919 |
| Ponikiew | German Empire | Mackeim | 1939 |
| Ponikiew Wielka Szlachecka | Poland | Maków Mazowiecki | 1945 |
| Ponikiew Wielka | Poland | Ostrołęka | 1992 |